Description
Weekender is a slouchy beret with a ribbed brim and a smooth stocking stitch crown with a spiral decrease pattern. The body features an eyelet lace pattern with a slight bias. It has a generous drape.
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Yarn
83 [103, 125] yd/76 [94, 114] m
22yd/20m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Bulky weight, single ply yarn.
Needles & Notions
Set 5.5mm/UK5/US9 & 6mm/UK4/US10 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Sample details
Shown in Rowan Cocoon [126yd/115m per 100g; 80% Merino, 20% Kid Mohair]
Shown in size 23in/58.5cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head
Gauge
14 sts x 20 rows to 4in/10cm on 6mm needles over St.St.
13 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 5.5mm needles over 1x1 Rib
Sizes
To fit size: 18 [21, 23] in/45.75 [53.5, 58.5] cm
Finished size: 14.75 [17.25, 19.75] in/37 [43, 49.25] cm
Not sure which size to make? Check my handy size and measuring guide!
Skills required
Stocking Stitch
Knitting in the round
Abbreviations
K: knit
rpt: repeat
R/rnd(s): rounds
st(s): stitch(es)
M1: lift the horizontal loop between next 2 sts, place it onto the left needle & knit into the back of it
yo: wrap yarn round needle to create a yarnover
k2tog: knit next 2sts together
ssk: slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit these 2 sts together through the backs of the loops
How to
Using 5.5mm needles and Alternate Cable cast-on method, cast on 48 [56, 64] sts.
Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.
Brim
Now work K1, P1 rib for 2in/5cm (or desired length) then work increase round once as follows:
Inc Rnd: *K2, M1; rpt from * to end [72, 84, 96 sts]
Body
Change to 6mm needles for the remainder of the Hat. You may prefer to use a circular needle for the body and change to DPNs for the crown.
Rnd 1: *yo, K2tog; rpt from * to end
Repeat this round to form the bias eyelet rib pattern until work measures 3.75 [4, 4.25] in/9.5 [10.25, 10.75] cm, excluding the brim.
Crown
Foundation Rnd: Knit all sts
18in size jump to Rnd 5, 21in size jump to Rnd 3, 23in size start at Rnd 1.
Rnd 1: *K14, ssk; rpt from * to end [90 sts]
Rnd 2: *K13, ssk; rpt from * to end [84 sts]
Rnd 3: *K12, ssk; rpt from * to end [78 sts]
Rnd 4: *K11, ssk; rpt from * to end [72 sts]
Rnd 5: *K10, ssk; rpt from * to end [66 sts]
Rnd 6: *K9, ssk; rpt from * to end [60 sts]
Rnd 7: *K8, ssk; rpt from * to end [54 sts]
Rnd 8: *K7, ssk; rpt from * to end [48 sts]
Rnd 9: *K6, ssk; rpt from * to end [42 sts]
Rnd 10: *K5, ssk; rpt from * to end [36 sts]
Rnd 11: *K4, ssk; rpt from * to end [30 sts]
Rnd 12: *K3, ssk; rpt from * to end [24 sts]
Rnd 13: *K2, ssk; rpt from * to end [18 sts]
Rnd 14: *K1, ssk; rpt from * to end [12 sts]
Rnd 15: *ssk; rpt from * to end [6 sts]
Break yarn and draw through remaining 6 sts, tighten to close.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. A gentle wash and blocking is required to help the decrease lines settle in and lay flat.
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